Naturally, Wang Xian had never heard of Bai Gu. He tilted his head and thought for a long time before saying, "I have never heard of Bai Gu, but I know that there is a family named Hei in Yongle Fang. The eldest son in his family is named Hei Gu." , yes, it seems to mean Tianle."
Yao Yao stumbled and almost fell off the sand dune.
This is nothing. It was a thunder from the sky, and it hit her on the head.
Just as they were talking about the excitement, Han Changmu and Helian Wenyuan came down from the high platform and rushed to the side of several people on horseback.
Han Changmu calmly ordered: "We will not enter Mohe Yanqi today. Let's change our route to Fifth Feng to replenish water and food."
Everyone cheered, finally getting to eat something hot.
Yao Yao touched his clothes. They were filled with dust, grit and sweat, which had mixed together and were already stiff. Although he had covered himself with a coat early, his hair was still not spared and was dirty and knotted.
When she heard that she could go to Wufeng for repairs, she thought that she could finally take a bath.
With hope, this same road seems to be easier to walk.
However, it is indeed easier to walk. After coming out of Dahai Road, I went diagonally onto Yiwu Road. It is a repaired official road after all, and a large number of caravan travelers have walked through it for many years, so the road is smooth and smooth. .
After walking for half a day, there were gradually more plants and trees, and the wind and sand became much calmer.
When the sunset glows on the horizon, the beacon appears in front of you.
The ten beacons of Yiwu Road were all built next to the water source and connected to the post station, as was the fifth beacon.
Before I even got close to the beacon, there was moist water vapor hitting my face.
Sparse euphratica trees and red willow trees were planted outside the beacon tower and the inn. At this time of year, the vegetation was withered and yellow, and there were only sporadic thin greens hanging on the treetops and clinging to the corners. They looked desolate, humble and pitiful.
Seeing Han Changmu and his entourage coming in the dust, the garrison had already come down from the garrison to check the road guide documents.
Meng Suigai still showed the seal of Prince Han's Palace.
But the seal, which has always been unfavorable, was of no use this time.
The garrison shook his head and insisted on checking the group's road guide documents.
Han Changmu smiled and took out another copy of the history of Prince Han's palace to lead him out.
This moment, Helian Wenyuan's eyes were shocked.
No wonder these people look confident, but it turns out that they have done everything they can to make them feel confident.
The garrison checked that everything was correct and let them go.
The post station is not big, and the layout is similar to that of other beacons. In addition to the post house for officials and post soldiers to board and exchange horses, there is also a simple wine shop for caravans to rest.
Han Changmu and his party did not stay in the post house, but instead stayed in the inn behind the wine shop.
The store owners are a couple in their early thirties. The man is not tall and slightly stooped, but has a very kind smile.
The woman is slender and tall, a head taller than the man. Her black hair is tightly gathered behind her head, and her eyebrows are slightly raised, making her look very shrewd.
Seeing Han Changmu and his entourage come to stay, the owner of the shop smiled even more. He quickly rolled up his sleeves, cut the mutton, made soup, and prepared evening food.
The woman smiled and wiped her hands clean, took the silver from Meng Suige's hand, her voice was as clear and clear as the tinkling of spring water, she turned to the shop owner and said angrily: "You know how to laugh, but you don't know how to let these distinguished guests Go to your room and rest."
The shop owner smiled, but still didn't speak, looking very dull and talkative.
The woman sighed helplessly and smiled brightly: "Dear guest, please don't be upset. My family is a man of few words, but he is a good person with a sincere heart."
Han Changmu nodded and smiled lightly.
Suddenly his legs sank, as if a tiny person jumped up.
He lowered his head and saw that it was a little girl with crotch horns. She looked about five or six years old, as pink and cute as jade balls. She was hugging his legs, raising her head, smiling at him with black grape-like eyes, and raised her hand. Holding a piece of hot sesame cake: "Dignified guests eat cake."
The child's voice was tender and soft, and it fell into Han Changmu's heart. His heart softened, and he knelt down and said with a rare gentle smile: "I won't eat, you eat."
The little girl smiled innocently, but stuffed the sesame cake into Han Changmu's mouth: "Dignified guests eat it, my mother-in-law made it, it's delicious."
Han Changmu smiled even more heartily. He took out a small transparent glass jar from his baggage, which contained amber candied fruits. He took the piece of flax cake with a smile and stuffed the small glass jar into the little girl's arms: "Then I’ll trade this with you for pie.”
But the little girl put the small glass jar back into Han Changmu's arms with a childish smile: "My mother-in-law said, you can't ask for things from distinguished guests."
With that said, she ran back to the woman's side, her light pink skirt like a blooming flower cup, adding some beauty to this desolate place.
The woman lowered her head and smiled, gently touching the top of the little girl's hair lovingly.
Han Changmu smiled, handed the small glass jar to Meng Suigai, and raised his chin at him.
Meng Suige nodded, stepped forward, and handed the small jar to the little girl. He didn't know what he said, and the little girl said something to the woman. The woman finally smiled and nodded.
The little girl happily hugged the small glass jar, ran to the well, took out a piece of candied fruit, stuffed it into the mouth of the eleven or twelve-year-old boy, and asked with a smile: "Brother, is it sweet? "
The boy only looked up when Han Changmu and his party came in, and then he kept bending over and fetching buckets of water.
He looked at the pink and tender little girl, with a hearty smile on her slightly dark and rough cheeks, and nodded heavily: "Sweet."
Han Changmu looked at this scene thoughtfully, and smiled unconsciously on his face.
Gu Chen packed his luggage and horses, walked slowly to Han Changmu's side, and suddenly sneered: "You can't tell, the young master is quite good at coaxing children."
Han Changmu smiled and said nothing.
The woman coaxed the little girl and smiled at Han Changmu: "It's not easy to get around at this time of year. The distinguished guests have worked hard. Why don't you go into the room to wash and rest, and then come out during the evening meal."
After a bumpy ride on the horse, the ground and the sky had been covered for the past few days, and the people and horses were already exhausted. Han Changmu thanked the shop owner for his kindness: "Thank you for the shop owner, then we will go to the back."
The woman led Han Changmu and his group toward the backyard, then turned to the boy and said, "Go and bring water to the distinguished guest to wash up."
Water is the most precious thing in this place. The water used for washing your hair and bathing is also used to water the ground, so you don't dare to waste any of it.
Yao Yao was arranging her washed hair, but the countless knots could not be untied or combed through. She thought for a while and finally sighed.
I picked up the scissors and reluctantly cut my long hair into shoulder-length hair, then combed it into a very high hairstyle.
Tightly tied at the top of the hair, neat and refreshing.
She breathed a sigh of relief, looked at herself in the bronze mirror, and smiled.
Neat beard and neat hairstyle.
This is what a travel friend should look like.
After finishing the hot evening meal, Yao Yao took a good rest for a long time and planned to go to bed early when there was a commotion outside.
Yao Yao opened the window and saw that it was already dark. Two old lamps were swaying in the night wind, and a team of camels and horses were walking in the light and shadow.
She took a closer look and couldn't help being shocked, and quickly closed the window tightly.
I could only hear the young girl's voice coming from outside: "Store, there are many of us, can you spare a few more rooms?"
The owner's voice was not heard, but the woman's slightly apologetic laughter was heard: "Dear guest, there is a group of distinguished guests coming in front. This room really cannot be accommodated, so the distinguished guests should squeeze in."
"Okay, okay, don't make it difficult for the store. Just squeeze in as much as you can. It's just for one night. We'll be on our way tomorrow." It was a powerful voice that took root on the ground.
The little girl seemed to sigh and reluctantly said: "Okay, okay, then I'll listen to you, shopkeeper, hurry up and get some food, I'm starving to death."
The woman smiled and said: "Your distinguished guest, just go in and rest. After preparing the meal, I will take it to your guest's room."
Then there was the sound of footsteps and the slamming of the door. After a long while, it finally calmed down.
Yao Yao quietly listened to the movement outside. It wasn't until there was no other movement outside that her tense mind relaxed.
This is really a narrow road for enemies. A few days ago, they were talking about the origin of the so-called Holy Envoy, but today they actually met at the Fifth Beacon.
I don’t know what their purpose is for coming here, and whether the attack in Changle County has anything to do with them.
She thought for a while, couldn't sit still, and opened the door with her head open, wanting to see the situation.
Just as she took a step forward, she was suddenly pulled into the next room. She was startled, and turned around to see Han Changmu and Meng Suigai. She patted her heart and said in fear: "Meng Suigai, you are scary, scary to death. "
Han Changmu sat next to the food table and said calmly: "I know you can't bear your temper and want to come out to watch the fun."
Yao Yao snorted and asked, "Don't you like to watch the excitement?"
Han Changmu smiled faintly and did not follow Yao Yao's words. He just looked at the food table and said carefully, "I'm afraid something will happen tonight. You will come with me to see Xu Xiangli later."
Yao Yao frowned, puzzled: "Young Master is saying that these people come here with bad intentions."
Han Changmu said nothing and just nodded.
Yao Yao pursed his lips: "Since the person who came here is not good, then not only do we have to tell Xu Xiangli, but we also have to keep an eye on these people."
Han Changmu nodded and said in a deep voice: "I have ordered Gu Chen and the others to keep an eye on the mute girl and the old man. Meng Suige will also stay. You will come with me to find Xu Xiangli in a while."
Yao Yao frowned and whispered: "Sir, Xu Xiangli has never seen us, why should he believe us."
Han Changmu said: "Firstly, we have a letter from the Changle County Magistrate. Secondly, Xu Xiangli is the garrison officer of the Fifth Fengfeng. From what Helian Wenyuan said, this man is upright and cautious. I think, for this He would rather believe that something exists than that it doesn’t exist.”
Yao Yao pursed his dry lips and thought: "Master, I'm afraid he is too cautious and thinks we are Turk spies and arrests us too, which will be a bad thing."
